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Facility: Athabasca Health Facility
Job Description: The Athabasca Health Authority is seeking the services of Manager of the Athabasca Health Authority Womens Safe Shelter. The Shelter Manager is charged with the day to day general administration, operations management, financial accountability and supervision of the affairs of the Shelter.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:


Overall direction of the Athabasca Womens Shelter

Administering budgets, accounts, maintenance and all staff matters that includes supervision, hiring participation and professional development of staff

Ensuring that the goals, objectives and mission statement of the shelter are met

Ensuring the delivery of appropriate services to the AHA community members by interpreting, implementing and communicating shelter policies and services

Develop strategic plans and set priorities in coordination with the Athabasca Health Authority Board of Directors

Identify gaps or barriers in shelter services; develop and implement appropriate programs and services to address the needs of the clients in consultation with the Board

Monitor and evaluate programs and services adjusting where necessary

Provide advocacy on behalf of the clients

Establish and maintain a network of local support agencies that may include to coordinate and share expertise, equipment and resources where possible

Attend community events, meetings and participate in committees and working groups





A degree in social services, Masters (preferred)

Five to ten years management experience in Social Services or related field

Previous experience with women who have been abused, children who have witnessed violence and sexual assault survivors

Understanding of federal and provinci
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